Comparison

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) vs Shatter Sync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

Embark on an adventure to save the planet from being flattened by evil minions. Guide a rolling ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience physics-based gameplay with epic boss battles and a groovy soundtrack.

Highlights
  • 75 exciting levels
  • Epic boss battles
  • Tricky traps and monsters
  • Exciting physics elements
  • Groovy soundtrack
  • Cloud support
  • Controller support
Features
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Red Alert! Evil minions want to squeeze the planet into a square shape. Who's got the balls to save the world ? Oh yeah, that's right! Red Ball to the rescue! Roll, jump and bounce through 75 exciting levels full of adventure. Make your way through tricky traps and defeat all monsters. Features: - All-New Red Ball Adventure - 75 Levels - Epic Boss Battles - Cloud Support - Exciting Physics Elements - Groovy Soundtrack - Controller Support

About

Shatter Sync

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Overview Experience the ultimate thrill and exhilaration with Shatter Sync! Simple controls, endless fun. Game Features ・Obstacle-Smashing Balls: Launch balls to smash through obstacles on each stage. ・Unlimited Ball Firing: Fire balls without limits. Enjoy endless play. ・Tense Gameplay: One hit to an obstacle and it's game over. Sharpen your focus and play! ・Exhilarating Smashing Action: Enjoy the thrill of smashing obstacles. ・Simple Controls: Touch with one finger. Easy for anyone to play. ・Variety of Stages: Keep playing with diverse stages that never get boring. Enjoy deep gameplay with simple controls in Shatter Sync. Download now and experience the exciting shattering action!

Screenshots

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)4 screens
Shatter Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shatter Sync at none against Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)'s 1. Shatter Sync also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shatter Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) ships an update every 16 months, Shatter Sync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) versus Shatter Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed Ball 4 (Ad Supported)Shatter Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (90K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings90K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB261 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGYuusuke Mizukurai

Bugs and requests

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels not saving progress
  • Ads blocking gameplay
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and episodes
  • Additional game modes and challenges
  • Customizable skins and characters
  • Improved level editor and sharing
  • Leaderboards and multiplayer

Shatter Sync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

One-time1
  • Unlock full version$4.99
None

Shatter Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) free?
Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shatter Sync free?
Shatter Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) or Shatter Sync have ads?
Both Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) and Shatter Sync show ads.
Which is updated more often, Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) or Shatter Sync?
Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) ships an update every 16 months, and Shatter Sync every 3 weeks. Most recently, Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) was updated on September 27, 2026 and Shatter Sync on September 21, 2026.

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